# Robotic Booze Containers The R2D2 Sci-Fi Flask is Epically Out of This World By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sci-fi-flask References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5964332/r2d2-now-stashes-the-most-useful-weapon-of-all-booze) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/102992392/r2-d2-6oz-hip-flask-r2d2-from-star-wars) The savvy intergalactic liquor connoisseur is sure to go over-the-moon for this [R2D2 sci-fi flask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jameson-football-flask). The quirky container is fashioned after the loveable droid from the epic [Star Wars film series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray) and is sure to impress even the most discerning fan. The hip flask holds a full 6-oz of liquor or whatever else you'd like to carry around in swanky style. R2D2 is renowned in the classic film series for always being able to provide characters with just the right tools to get out of sticky situations and now we can add carrying libations to his impressive roster of helpful goodies. In addition, [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry) store YourFlask features different flasks that tote other characters from the series including Darth Vader and Chewbacca. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sci-fi Themed Flasks:** Opportunity for companies to produce flasks that represent even more characters and items from popular sci-fi films and TV shows. - **Customized Liquor Containers:** Customization options for liquor containers, such as adding logos or creating unique designs, can appeal to specific fan communities and improve brand loyalty. - **Robot Inspired Beverage Holders:** Robot-themed beverage holders can be marketed as trendy and novelty items, creating a new niche market in the liquor industry. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Products:** Opportunity for consumer product companies to produce and market novelty liquor containers that appeal to specific fan communities. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can expand their product offerings to include novelty liquor containers, which can help attract more niche customers. - **Event Industry:** Novelty liquor containers can be sold or rented to event planners for themed parties, adding a new source of revenue for the event industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Whiskey Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-spirits.md) - [Leakproof Adventurer Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-flask.md) - [Themed Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-decanters.md) - [Minimalist Metallic EDC Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-cool-flask.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Limited-Edition Sci-Fi Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars.md) - [Insulated Music-Playing Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vssl-insulated-flask.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Liquor Spirit Flight Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-ore-bottle-flight.md)